Molly Cook, Texas's first out LGBTQ+ state senator, is ready to make change (exclusive)
The emergency room nurse and grassroots organizer will advocate for both incremental and revolutionary change.
May 16, 2024
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Watch This Texas Democrat Leave Republicans Speechless When He Uses The Bible Against Them
“I guess what I’m trying to figure out is why is having a rainbow in a classroom is indoctrination and not having the Ten Commandments in a classroom,” Texas state Rep. James Talarico argued in a now viral video.
November 24, 2023
Transphobic, Antigay Bills Creep Into Texas Senate
At the end of the legislative session, Republican lawmakers in Texas are trying to quietly pass bills that activists say are transphobic and antigay.
May 15, 2013
Texas Marriage Equality Plaintiff Runs for State Senate
Mark Phariss will seek a Dallas-area Senate seat.
December 21, 2017
Another 'License to Discriminate' Bill Proposed in Texas
Sen. Donna Campbell is trying to legalize discrimination against LGBT people for the second time.
November 11, 2014
Every Republican in the Texas Senate Voted to Attack Marriage Equality
The GOP-backed bill would allow county clerks like Kim Davis to deny marriage licenses to gay couples.
April 12, 2017
Texas voters make history electing first LGBTQ+ state senator
The citizens of ruby red Texas have elected the state’s first LGBTQ+ senator: Molly Cook.
May 7, 2024
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Activist Protects Transgender Witness From Texas Senate Officials
Sometimes heroes aren’t wearing capes, but they’re wearing pink and rainbow colors.
March 27, 2023
Texas Senate OK's Anti-Trans Sports Bill, Sends to Governor
The bill passed in the third special session of the legislature this year, and Gov. Greg Abbott is expected to sign it into law.
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October 14, 2021
Texas Senate OK's Anti-Trans 'Bathroom Bill,' Sends to House
The House appears to be less enthusiastic about the measure, however.
March 15, 2017
Texas: 'Here We Are Again, Discriminating Against Gay People'
Same-sex marriages already are prohibited by the Texas Constitution. But senators say they wanted to make a point by voting to ban gay marriage. Again.
May 28, 2015
Texas Senate Gives Initial OK to Restrictive Anti-Trans 'Bathroom Bill'
The bill needs one more approval by the Senate before it goes to the House.
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July 25, 2017
Texas's first LGBTQ+ state senator, Molly Cook, wins primary for full term
Cook had won a special election to finish the term of a senator who resigned, but now she's won a primary runoff that will likely keep her representing her heavily Democratic district.
May 31, 2024
Poll Reveals Tight Race for Texas Senate Seat
The Quinnipiac University poll found that 44 percent of Texans favor Democratic Rep. Beto O'Rourke for Ted Cruz's Senate seat.
April 19, 2018
Ted Cruz uses transphobia to distort Colin Allred’s support for Equality Act during Texas U.S. Senate debate
The subject of trans people’s participation in sports came up early in the hour-long Texas U.S. Senate debate.
October 16, 2024
Cruz on Trans People: It's Like Trump Dressing Up as Hillary
The Texas senator wants to know, "Have we gone stark raving nuts?"
April 25, 2016
Ted Cruz Hates Sex Toys But His Twitter Likes Porn
The Texas senator -- who argued for a sex toy ban in Texas -- "liked" a two-minute porn video. He's now blaming a staffer for the mishap.
September 12, 2017
That Awkward Moment When Ted Cruz Is Your Enemy's Enemy
Liberals must refrain from the urge to cheer on the Texas senator for standing up to Trump.
July 21, 2016